Atty. Patrick S. Schoenburg
Patrick Schoenburg has successfully represented clients at trial in state and federal court, in appeals, arbitration hearings and in the negotiation of contracts, license agreements and other transactions. He has particular expertise in defending mass tort, environmental, toxic tort and professional liability claims involving technical issues and has developed innovative strategies for attacking questionable scientific evidence.
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Patrick S. Schoenburg is a Managing Partner based in Fresno, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Schoenburg has successfully represented clients at trial in state and federal court, in appeals, arbitration hearings and in the negotiation of contracts, license agreements and other transactions
- He has particular expertise in defending mass tort, environmental, toxic tort and professional liability claims involving technical issues and has developed innovative strategies for attacking questionable scientific evidence
- His practice includes defense and prosecution of commercial and employment claims and client counseling regarding contract and related business matters
- Patrick’s articles have been published by the ABA, Harris-Martin, CEB and Mealey’s and he has been quoted on legal issues in the New York Times and leading industry publications
- He is a co-author of CEB’s guidebook for handling mold litigation in California
- After graduating from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he was a member of the Southern California Law Review, Patrick served as a law clerk to the Hon. A. Andrew Hauk of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
- Patrick has frequently been selected to serve as lead and national counsel by clients faced with mass tort claims
- He was lead defense counsel in the Federal Multi-District Litigation that followed the 2012 Hantavirus outbreak at Yosemite National Park, represented the target defendant in litigation following a 2018 multi-State E. coli outbreak and recently defended a school district in Washington State against 200 claims of PCB exposure
- On the commercial side, Patrick represents both insurance and corporate clients in cost recovery/indemnity actions
- In the last two years, he has recovered $1.8 million and the return of real property valued at $2 million for these clients
- Newsroom News •Covid-19 Liability Risk: Can It Be Waived?
- Newsroom, 7.24.20 •Litigation Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic: Emerging Trends in Virus Related Claims Newsroom, 5.20.20 •WSHB Elevates Ten Partners to Defined Equity Status Newsroom, 1.16.20 •Key Changes In Newly Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Newsroom, 2.19.16 Publications •Avoiding A Toxic Situation: Lessons From Bard v
- Monsanto Article, 1.5.22 •The Return of Mold Article, CLM Magazine, 12.13.21 •A Withering Assault Publications, 6.14.19 •A New Era in Toxic Torts?
- Publications, 9.20.18 •WSHB Toxic Tort Update - California Defendants Lose Battle In Long Running War Over Toxic Tort Pleading Case Updates, 8.5.15 •Changing Demographics Drive Jury Verdicts and Impact Claims Analysis In California's Central Valley Publications, 3.11.14 •Mold Litigation Update: Current Trends in this Once-Emerging Tort Publications, 10.8.11 •Litigation Watch: Benzene - New Study Focuses on Benzene Biomarkers - Will Results Impact Litigation?
- Publications, 10.1.07 •Real Property Law Reporter: Analyzing Mold Claims (Part I) Publications, 1.1.06 •Harris Martin Litigation Watch: Welding Fumes Article, 9.1.05 •A Roundup of Covid-19 Litigation , CLM Magazine (December 2020) •Can Covid-19 Liability Be Waived?, Risk Management Magazine (September 1, 2020) •Assessing Personal Injury Liability from Covid-19, Risk Management Magazine (May 1, 2020) •Looking for Liability: Assessing COVID-19 Risks by Looking at Other Infectious Diseases, CLM Magazine (April 2, 2020) •Sparring Over Spores: Apartment Management, Vol
- XLI, Number 10 (October 2010) •Air Testing For Mold Deemed Unreliable by Centers for Disease Control, California Apartment Association News (July 2010) •Conflicting Appellate Decisions Create Uncertainty Regarding Defenses In California Toxic Tort Litigation, Legal Insights: Claims Resources And Solutions, Issue Management (Fall/Winter 2009) •Handling Mold Litigation in California, CEB Action Guide, Continuing Education of the Bar, 3rd, 4th & 5th Editions (2005, 2007 & 2009) •New Study Focuses on Benzene Biomarkers: Will Results Impact Litigation?, Martin Litigation Watch: Benzene (October 2007) •Mold Litigation 2007: Current Trends In This Once Emerging Tort, Claims Quarterly, Vol. 25, No. 2 (May 2007) •Evidence of Exposure: Evolving Standards of Proof in Benzene Litigation, Mealey’s Litigation Report: Benzene, Vol. 1, # 2 (July 2006) •Analyzing Mold Claims From A Scientific and Medical Perspective: What Real Property Owners, Managers, Developers and Their Attorneys Need To Know, Continuing Education of the Bar - Real Property Law Reporter, Volume 29, Numbers 1 & 3 (January & May 2006) •The Return Of Privity As A Barrier To Warranty Claims In Welding Rod and Other Occupational Exposure Cases, Harris Martin Litigation Watch: Welding Rods (2005) •Evaluating and Challenging Expert Witnesses in California Mold Exposure Litigation, Continuing Education of the Bar - Real Property Law Reporter, Volume 27, Number 1 (January 2004) •Latest Developments in Mold Exposure Litigation, American Bar Association Natural Resources & Environment Journal, Volume 17, Number 2 (Fall 2002) Community Activities •Central Valley Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Light the Night Executive Committee - 2018 to present
- Executive Challenge Fundraising winner - 2018. •Former member of State Board of Governors, Local Advisory Committees (Los Angeles and Fresno) and Mentor of the Year - VIP Mentors, Inc. •Member - Pro Bono Panel - United States District Court, Eastern District of California In the News •Kings County Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment in High-Stakes Products Liability Case •Avoiding A Toxic Situation: Lessons From Bard v
- Monsanto •The Return of Mold •Covid-19 Liability Risk: Can It Be Waived?
- Honors & Recognitions •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (2005 - Present) •Super Lawyer (2012)
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Patrick S. Schoenburg's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick S. Schoenburg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patrick S. Schoenburg is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick S. Schoenburg is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Patrick S. Schoenburg is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Patrick S. Schoenburg is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fresno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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